Medilodge Of Yale is a nursing home community in Yale, MI.
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Medilodge Of Yale
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90 Jean Street, Yale, MI 48097
To contact a resident: (810) 387-3226
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents frequently describe strong physical therapy and rehab progress.
Multiple reviewers call out the PT/OT team as a standout part of the experience, crediting it with getting them moving again and helping them regain strength. Others describe therapy as a confidence-building process that helped them move forward safely. Several comments also tie therapy to better daily functioning, not just exercise.
Care in the dementia unit is commonly described as compassionate and attentive.
Family members visiting or living at the facility describe dementia care as warm and supportive, with staff treating their loved ones kindly. Reviewers also mention communication during changes, including courtesy calls and kind interactions when they connect by iPad. Across these accounts, the dementia wing is portrayed as a place where residents receive steady, personal attention.
Several residents describe delays in care that stem from staffing constraints.
Some reviews raise concerns about staffing expectations and the impact on timely help, including call light response and assistance with basic needs. One reviewer describes only one CNA being assigned to a hall with many residents, leading to delays and residents feeling neglected. Another review adds that wound care and responsiveness were not delivered in a timely way, contributing to serious dissatisfaction.
Food is a mixed point, with some residents unhappy with quality.
While a few reviewers say the food is good, others complain that meals are basic or not appetizing. One review describes dissatisfaction with meal quality and nutritional fit, while another calls out portion and variety concerns. A separate comment praises food as good, suggesting experiences may vary by resident or time period.
Reviews describe a clean environment at times, but some report serious disrepair.
Several reviewers describe the building as clean, neat, and well kept, and a number of comments include positive impressions of cleanliness and rooms. At the same time, multiple negative reviews report the facility feeling rundown, including cracked surfaces, peeling paint, worn outlets, leaks, and unpleasant odors. Because both views show up in the reviews, the overall condition seems inconsistent depending on where and when someone observed.
Residents and families often mention activities that help keep people engaged.
Reviewers describe an activities department that works to keep residents active, including scheduled engagement and supportive staff. One family member mentions a positive outing connected to the community, describing a great day and staff support during the activity. Another review also notes that residents can participate in activities such as singing and other options.
Safety is described in opposite ways across different reviews.
One review praises security and a safety system in place, along with respectful care. In contrast, another reviewer raises serious safety concerns after falls, including the lack of certain safety measures for a fall risk resident and resulting medical consequences. These accounts point to very different experiences with safety planning.
Nearby medical offices and everyday destinations are within a short drive.
Reviewers do not focus much on location, but the surrounding area includes local physician options and common dining spots nearby. For day-to-day needs and appointments, there are several services close to Yale.
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113 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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Beauty salon
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Computer center
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Fully furnished
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Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
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Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
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12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
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Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMedilodge Of Yale is located at 90 Jean Street, Yale, MI 48097 in Sanilac County, Michigan
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